The annual ACASA UK Groovy Soca Monarch Final saw the best of the best in the UK battle it out for the title of UK Soca Monarch.
The show was held on 18 August at The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11. Songs and artists were judged against the weighted criteria of ‘lyrical content’, ‘originality’, ‘rendition and delivery’, ‘musical arrangement’, ‘melody/tune’, ‘artistic impression’ and ‘audience response’.
Leah Sophia impressed the judges and audience with her song Sumbaday, and was crowned UK Groovy Soca Monarch 2023.
Full Results
1st Leah Sophia – Sumbaday (231 points)
2nd G-string – Dal and Chana (229 points)
3rd Ms Desire – Wha Yuh Come For (225 points)
4th DeeVine – Jam For Life (198 points)
5th Niki Baby – Yuk Workin (195 points)
6th De Admiral – Hard Love (179 points)
7th Musicman – De Party Nice (166 points)
8th Helena B – Fill Me Up (158 points)
9th Soca Kidd – Carnival (145 points)
10th Muffinman – Westbourne Park (129 points)